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VA HB136

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Reid

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to determine the feasibility of participating in an optional Medicaid benefit for sickle cell disease
  • Requires the Department to assess the feasibility of establishing Medicaid Health Homes to coordinate care and provide comprehensive treatment services for individuals with sickle cell disease
  • Findings must be included in the Department's annual review of all medications, treatments, and services for Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with sickle cell disease
  • Report must be submitted to the House Committee on Health and Human Services, Senate Committee on Education and Health, and Joint Commission on Health Care by November 15, 2026

Legislative Description

Sickle cell disease; feasibility of Medicaid benefit and Medicaid Health Homes, report.

Last Action

Left in Committee Appropriations

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Communications, Technology and Innovation2/18/2026
Appropriations2/18/2026
Appropriations: Health & Human Resources1/27/2026
Appropriations1/27/2026
Health and Human Services: Social Services1/16/2026
Health and Human Services1/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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